Postcode Analysis Stroud, South West

WATLEDGE, GL6 0AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATLEDGE, GL6 0AU.

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Population

312

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 48,800 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: GL6 0AU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. GL6 0AU's low deprivation rank, 93% ownership, and £982k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

GL6 0AU is a sought-after residential area on Watledge, 0.1km from Watledge in Nailsworth. Administratively it sits within Nailsworth ward and the Stroud constituency.

For serious buyers, GL6 0AU is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £982k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for GL6 0AU are sourced from Output Area E00113806 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GL6 0AU. The average age is 49.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,299,000

2 sales · Mean £ 1,299,000

Semi-Detached

£ 350,000

1 sales · Mean £ 350,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

GL6 0AU has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft9
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson8
Violence and sexual offences8
Shoplifting3

school Local Schools

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Amberley Parochial School

Good98 pupils0.9 km
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Nailsworth Church of England Primary School

Good207 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Coco Confectionery0.6 km
  • Country Quality Meats0.6 km
  • Leonard Walker (Family Butcher)0.5 km
  • Coxwold Preserve0.3 km
  • Nailsworth Filling Station0.2 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Box Village B&B0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Nailsworth Mills Bowling Club0.8 km
  • The Amberley Inn1.0 km
  • The Village Inn0.7 km
  • Halfway Cafe0.9 km
  • Nailsworth Social Club0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • The Canteen0.6 km
  • The Old Lodge Public House0.9 km
  • Hobbs House Bakery0.5 km
  • Amalfi Nailsworth Ltd0.7 km
  • Egypt Mill0.3 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Willow & Co0.7 km
  • Balti Nailsworth Bangladeshi Cuisine0.5 km
  • Chop Suey House0.6 km
  • Passage To India Restaurant0.6 km
  • Walkers0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stroud4.9 km
  • Stonehouse6.5 km
  • Cam & Dursley10.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Fair View Close0.1 km
  • Fair View Close0.1 km
  • Whip Lane0.1 km
  • Whip Lane0.1 km
  • Lakeside Garage0.2 km